Adrian Bethune
Is autonomy the key to happier teachers?
Over the many years I’ve been working in schools, both as a class teacher and in my capacity as Teachappy founder, there is one...
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Adrian Bethune
Jun 147 min read
Dying to be happy
This blog is about grief and happiness. I want to signpost that early as a trigger warning. What an earth do grief and happiness have to...
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Adrian Bethune
Jun 112 min read
4 Reasons to Buy a Teachappy Tee
Launched back in 2022 to celebrate the teaching profession, Teachappy Tees have been bought by teachers who are proud of what they do or...
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Adrian Bethune
May 152 min read
Things That Have Influenced My Perspective on Exercise
We all know exercise is good for our health so why do so many of us find it hard to be physically active? Barriers to increasing the...
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Adrian Bethune
May 24 min read
The magic bullet for improving mental health is at our fingertips
Movement is the key to positive mental health. Here are 5 easy ways to increase physical activity in the classroom!
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Adrian Bethune
Apr 293 min read
How to Thrive This Summer Term
The sun is starting to make an appearance and the spring flowers are in full bloom, but ahead of us lies one of the longest school terms...
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Adrian Bethune
Apr 243 min read
Cultivating Better Behaviour: The Case for Green Classrooms
It’s no secret that our physical environment can have a significant impact on mood and behaviour. As adults we are influenced by our...
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Adrian Bethune
Apr 172 min read
Why All Teachers Need to Know About Peak End Theory
Have you ever been on a fantastic holiday just to have the experience completely ruined by delayed flights home? Our tendency to focus on...
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Sam Bethune
Feb 94 min read
Why Are Animals Good for Our Wellbeing?
Back in September 2023, we welcomed a new addition to our family…a gorgeous, tiny little scruff ball that the children named Dash. This...
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Adrian Bethune
Jan 122 min read
5 Great Books for Children’s Mental Health Week
With Children’s Mental Health Week just around the corner (5-9 February) we’re sharing our top 5 recommendations for children’s books...
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Adrian Bethune
Dec 31, 20234 min read
Is it Time to Ditch the New Years' Resolutions?
As we approach the cusp of a new year it’s natural to think about fresh starts and what the next 12 months might have in store for us. We...
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Adrian Bethune
Nov 23, 20232 min read
The Healing Power of Nature with Dr Qing Li
We might intuitively feel that nature has a positive effect on our mood, but did you know that simply being outside in the natural world...
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Adrian Bethune
Sep 18, 20233 min read
Why Teachers Need to Rethink Rest
In our latest vlog, we chat with Suzy Reading, Chartered Psychologist, and best-selling author, about the key concepts in her recent...
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Adrian Bethune
Jul 22, 20234 min read
Three metaphors for teacher wellbeing
Three metaphors that are great at helping us understand why it is essential we prioritise our wellbeing.
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Adrian Bethune
Jul 17, 20232 min read
Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom, 2nd Edition, launches 20 July!
This week sees the launch of the 2nd edition of Adrian Bethune’s award-winning book Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom with updated...
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Adrian Bethune
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Workplace Culture Enthusiast, Bruce Daisley, on Fortitude
Bruce Daisley is the former European VP of Twitter, turned workplace culture enthusiast. He is an author with his first book The Joy of...
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Adrian Bethune
Feb 3, 20233 min read
Seeds of Happiness Positively Impacts Pupil Wellbeing
A recent independent Pilot Study into the effectiveness of Teachappy’s award-winning Seeds of Happiness course shows that children taking...
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Adrian Bethune
Feb 1, 20234 min read
How volunteering can change your life
Volunteering has been shown to be good for wellbeing. What are the benefits and how can you get involved?
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Adrian Bethune
Jan 1, 20234 min read
5 Tips for Thriving as an Introverted Teacher
I have a theory about introversion and teaching. I am a self-proclaimed introvert and, having worked in education for some time now, I...
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Adrian Bethune
Dec 2, 20223 min read
How to Maintain Perspective This Christmas
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year. I love the tangible buzz in schools as we ramp up to the holidays. The children are...
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